Fourth Court of Appeals

Place 5

Justice Rodriguez was born and raised in the border town of Laredo, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas and St. Mary’s University School of Law. Prior to being elected to the court of appeals in November 2018, she served the community as an Assistant District Attorney for ten years. Later, she was a solo practitioner with a focus on criminal defense and family law.

In 2010, Justice Rodriguez was elected as judge of County Court at Law No. 8 in Bexar County. During her time as a county court judge, she was instrumental in establishing the first designated DWI Court in Bexar County. She has also been honored in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Distinguished Alumnus Award. In May 2023, she was awarded the first ever Al Alonzo Therapeutic Justice Award for her vision, leadership, and compassion.

Justice Rodriguez is a member of several legal and community organizations, including the San Antonio Bar Foundation, Texas Latinx Judges, National Association of Women Judges, and the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association. She has served as a board member for the Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio and as a chair of the DWI Curriculum Committee for the Texas Center for the Judiciary. Justice Rodriguez is the proud mother of two college students. She enjoys reading and spending as much time as possible in nature.